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Margherita Pizza Recipe

A classic Margherita pizza with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Pizza Dough

  • 1 ball Pizza Dough store-bought or homemade

Toppings

  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce
  • 8 oz Fresh Mozzarella sliced
  • 1 handful Fresh Basil Leaves
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.
  2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
  3. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough.
  4. Arrange the mozzarella slices on top of the sauce.
  5. Drizzle with olive oil and add fresh basil leaves.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
  7. Remove from the oven, slice, and serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Margherita, Pizza
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